933 releases issued in the specified time period for Justice

Justice

April 30, 2010 9:59 AM

JUSTICE--New Case in Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program
NOTE: A photo of Rhonda Joyce Louise Wilson is available at www.gov.ns.ca/just
The province is looking for the public's help with an unsolved case involving a missing person last seen almost eight years ago.

Justice

April 23, 2010 9:43 AM

JUSTICE--New Case in Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program
NOTE: A photo of Jerell Aaron Wright is available at www.gov.ns.ca/just
Another case was added to the province's Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program today, April 23.

Justice

April 19, 2010 12:49 PM

JUSTICE--Offender Dies in Custody
An inmate died Saturday, April 17, at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Burnside. Halifax Regional Police are investigating, but foul play is not suspected.

Justice

April 16, 2010 4:12 PM

JUSTICE--Crime Prevention Empowers Youth
Crime prevention starts with a positive direction, and that is what the Lighthouse Program provides for youth in communities across Nova Scotia. The program helps community groups provide recreational, educational and after school programs for young people.

Justice

April 13, 2010 2:01 PM

JUSTICE--Reporting of Child Pornography Now Mandatory
Nova Scotians will be required to report suspected child pornography to help reduce the sexual exploitation of children under a new law that comes into effect today, April 13, 2010.

Justice

April 1, 2010 12:56 PM

JUSTICE--Province to Eliminate Need for Some Arraignment Hearings
Nova Scotians will no longer have to go to court to plead not guilty to summary offence tickets, such as speeding and motor vehicle infractions, under proposed changes to the Summary Proceedings Act introduced today, April 1, by Justice Minister Ross Landry.

Justice

March 31, 2010 3:18 PM

JUSTICE--Funding for Community Programs Helps Prevent Crime
NOTE: A list of organizations receiving grants follows the release.
Twenty-one communities are receiving one-time Community Crime Prevention and Reduction Investment grants this week from the Department of Justice for projects aimed at reducing and preventing crime in Nova Scotia.

Justice

March 31, 2010 1:07 PM

HEALTH/JUSTICE/COMMUNITY SERVICES–-Personal Directives Act Takes Effect
Nova Scotians are encouraged to create their own personal directive to outline their wishes for care decisions if they are unable to make them.

Justice

March 22, 2010 2:09 PM

SENIORS/JUSTICE--Innovative Project Funding for Seniors
Nova Scotia seniors will benefit this year from $700,000 being awarded to 75 projects that promote safety, age-friendly thinking and opportunities for positive aging.

Justice

March 10, 2010 10:17 AM

JUSTICE--Remember to Turn Clocks Ahead
Nova Scotians are reminded to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 14, when daylight saving time comes into effect at 2 a.m., or before going to bed Saturday evening.

Justice

February 17, 2010 1:24 PM

JUSTICE--Attorney General Announces Board of Governors Chair Appointment
Attorney General and Justice Minister Ross Landry announced today, Feb. 17, the appointment of Robert MacKeigan, as chair of the board of governors of the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Justice

December 30, 2009 10:51 AM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/JUSTICE--Drivers Reminded to Stay Safe During New Year Eve Celebrations
With the festivities of New Year's upon us, the province is asking drivers to stay safe and sober behind the wheel.